Home renovations can be a chaotic time, but one dad found himself in an unexpected situation when he overheard a drywall worker asking his babysitter personal questions. While working in his downstairs office, the dad noticed the babysitter’s tone changing as the worker continued to pry. Deciding to intervene, he confronted the drywall guy, but his wife thought he was out of line. Was he in the wrong, or just looking out for his babysitter? Let’s dive into this juicy story!
Renovations and Unwanted Questions

Drywall Guy Gets Nosy

Babysitter Tries to Deflect ♀️

Dad Steps In

Was He Too Harsh?

White Knighting or Protecting? ⚔️

Update: Babysitter’s Thoughts

“Thirsty Ones Never Get the Hint”

The Dark Side of Social Media

Creepy DMs Exposed

A Disturbing Reality

Wife’s Verdict ♀️

In Defense of Dad’s Tone ️

A Give and Take Situation ⚖️

Dad’s Dilemma: Overprotective or Justified? ♂️
When a dad overheard a drywall worker asking his babysitter personal questions during a home renovation, he decided to step in and confront the worker. However, his wife thought he was being an a**hole and that the babysitter had the situation under control. After discussing the situation with the babysitter, they discovered she’s no stranger to unwanted attention, especially on social media. While the wife remains undecided on whether her husband was in the wrong, the babysitter did note that his tone came off as yelling. So, was the dad’s intervention justified, or did he overstep his boundaries? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Babysitter’s hero dad saves her from thirsty drywall guy. NTA.

Setting boundaries and protecting the babysitter is important. NTA

Dad steps in to protect babysitter from creepy drywall guy

Empowering women to speak up against creepy guys

Employers can be held liable for harassment from vendors

Protecting young women from predatory behavior.

Dad defends babysitter from creepy drywall guy. NTA.

Dad’s intervention saves babysitter from thirsty drywall guy.
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Dad defends babysitter from thirsty drywall guy. NTA.

When seeking advice on AITA, updates are key for closure

NTA dad saves babysitter from thirsty drywall guy

Calling out inappropriate behavior is effective. NTA.

Protective dad defends babysitter, shuts down thirsty drywall guy. NTA.

Setting boundaries with workers and protecting babysitters from creeps.

Female contractor thanks dad for protecting babysitter from creepy worker

Curious commenter questions why wife isn’t NTA in situation

Supporting and empowering the babysitter to handle unwanted advances

Stay professional, work first! No time for socializing

Dad protects babysitter from creepy drywall guy. NTA.

Creating a safe environment for employees is crucial

OP is the real MVP for protecting the babysitter

Defending someone from a creepy person is not white knighting.
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Boss defends babysitter from creepy drywall guy

Understanding the situation and being a true ally

Dad defends babysitter, wife in the wrong

Creating a safe working space is crucial. NTA

Gender discrimination in the workplace?

Babysitter protected from creepy drywall guy, NTA and witty

Protective dad defends babysitter from pushy drywaller. NTA

Dad protects babysitter from creepy drywall guy

Dad defends babysitter from creepy drywall guy. NTA

Protective dad defends babysitter from creepy drywall guy

User defends dad’s actions, disagrees with wife’s opinion. NTA

Dad defends babysitter from thirsty worker, NTA for intervening

Protective dad saves uncomfortable babysitter from pushy drywall guy

Employer’s protection of employee appreciated, especially in sensitive situations.

Babysitter appreciated dad’s protection, wife prioritized creepy guy’s feelings

Protecting the babysitter is just being a responsible employer

Employer protects employee from thirsty drywall guy. NTA wins!

Protecting the babysitter from a creepy drywall guy

Dad defends babysitter from thirsty drywall guy. NTA wins!

Defending a babysitter from harassment is not ‘white knighting’.

Protecting hired help from creepy men is just basic decency

Protective dad saves babysitter from uncomfortable questioning by stranger

Standing up to creeps makes you NTA

Being a good person is not White Knighting
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Drywall guy crosses the line, dad saves babysitter. NTA.

Clever response to unwanted attention from men.

Respect boundaries and don’t push. NTA handled it well

Standing up for someone is not white knighting
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Standing up to creeps and reporting predatory behavior

Boss protects babysitter from harassment, earns NTA judgment

Protecting your employees from harassment is always the right move

NTA defends women who can’t fend off unwanted attention

Dad saves babysitter from creepy drywall guy. Commenter relates.
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Dad saves babysitter from creepy drywall guy. NTA for sure!

Setting a good example for kids by protecting babysitter

Drywall guy crosses the line, NTA dad steps in.

User explains the difference between white knighting and standing up.
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Babysitter saved from uncomfortable situation by dad’s intervention

Construction manager agrees NTA, contractors can’t be creepy on job.

NTA. Men respecting women’s boundaries is important. Good job, dad!
